At Instrument Choice, we proudly stock over 150 scientific instruments and laboratory equipment brands. To help you find the best products for your application, Instrument Choice Scientists regularly spotlight brands so you can be better informed about scientific instruments on offer.

This edition spotlights Kestrel, leaders handheld weather and environmental meters and dataloggers.

About Kestrel Instruments

Kestrel Instruments are a dominant force in researching, designing, and manufacturing handheld weather and environmental meters and monitoring devices.

Figure 1 Replacement impeller
for Kestrel anemometers

A Snapshot of Kestrel Anemometers

A unique and impressive feature of any Kestrel anemometer is its interchangeable impeller, which is identical, user-replaceable, affordable and a much cheaper option than purchasing a new device!

Kestrel Anemometers 1000-3550 Range

In a nutshell, Kestrel 1000-3500 handheld anemometers are sturdy, buoyant and built to last - perfect for home, hobby and entry-level professional use.

Waterproof Pocket Wind Meter Product code: Kestrel-3000  The multiparameter Kestrel-3000 is one of the most popular anemometers offered by Instrument Choice. One reason is that the Kestrel-3000 delivers heat index data, so individuals and particularly athletes can be informed about weather conditions requiring more frequent hydration.   Measures: Temperature (air, water and snow) Relative humidity Wind speed Windchill Heat index; and Dew point.

Kestrel 3550AG Spraying Weather Meter Product code: IC-Kestrel-3550AG The Kestrel 3550AG is pocket-sized, rugged, easy-to-use and equipped with on-unit data logging and wireless data retrieval for monitoring and reporting. This model offers an extensive range of measurement parameters, making it is a trusted weather guide for spraying and general agricultural applications.  Measures: Temperature Relative humidity Wind speed Windchill Wind Direction Heat stress index Dew point temperature Barometric pressure Altitude Temperature humidity index Wet-bulb temperature Pressure trend; and Delta T.

Kestrel Anemometers 5000 Range

The 5000 series of Kestrel Anemometers are designed for professional and semi-professional use. These portable handheld meters incorporate features usually found in much larger weather monitoring devices without forgoing precision and reliability.  

There are three options for viewing data from any 5000 series anemometer on a smartphone or a computer:

1. Kestrel 5000 to Mobile: “Link-enabled” means a device in the Kestrel 5000 series can wirelessly transmit data straight to a mobile application on your phone (Apple and Android).
   
   
2. Kestrel 5000 to Computer (Wireless): To wirelessly send data to a computer for review, you will need both a LiNK-enabled Kestrel 5000; and the Kestrel LiNK dongle (sold separately).
   
   
3. Kestrel 5000 to Computer (Wired): The Kestrel USB data transfer cable interfaces any Kestrel 5000 with a computer to view data using the LiNK software. You will need a Kestrel USB Data Transfer Cable for 5000 Series (sold separately).

Kestrel 5000 Environment Meter with Link Product code: IC-0850LBLK  The Kestrel 5000 is the “baseline” model of the series - however, there’s nothing basic about this compact and professional anemometer!  The IC-0850LBLK stores up to 10,000 date and time-stamped data points so you can track changes in the environment over time. Easily view changes in the form of graphs on your Kestrel 5000's display and upload results to your PC or Mac.  View the Kestrel 5000 without LiNK here  Measures: Wind Speed Temperature Wind Chill Rel. Humidity Heat Stress Index Station Pressure Dewpoint Temp. Wet Bulb Temp. (WBT) Barometric Pressure Altitude; and Density Altitude.

Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK and Vane Mount Product code: IC-0855LVYEL The Kestrel 5500 does it all! This powerful meter provides the portability, accuracy, reliability, and ability to measure critical environmental factors.  The IC-0855LVYEL is recommended for any professional or semi-professional application where multiple weather variables must be determined at varying locations over time – attention golfers, sailors, pilots, farmers, horticulturalists and more!  View the Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter without LiNK here   Altitude (Barometric) Barometric Pressure Compass Direction Crosswind Density Altitude Dew Point Temperature Headwind/Tailwind Heat Stress Index Relative Humidity Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) Temperature Wet Bulb Temperature Psychrometric) Wind Chill; and Wind Speed/Air Speed.

Kestrel DROP Dataloggers

Kestrel Drop

Kestrel Drops is the most recent line of weather sensing instruments dropped on us by Kestrel. These models are small, rugged, and accurate environmental data loggers suitable for various environmental monitoring applications required by consumers and in agriculture, transport, facilities management, and medical industries.

Kestrel DROP IC-D1 Product code: IC-D1 A Kestrel DROP D1 logger can be placed wherever needed to log temperature. Its data memory holds up to 13,064 time/date stamped temperature readings. Data logs can be wirelessly retrieved via Bluetooth and viewed using the intuitive Kestrel Connect app.  Measures: Temperature

Kestrel DROP IC-D3 Product code: IC-D3 The Kestrel DROP D3 monitors and records a full suite of environmental data for various indoor and outdoor industrial applications.  Measures: Temperature Humidity Pressure Dew point Heat index; and Density Altitude.

Conclusion

Kestrel’s unique approach to portable weather meters and environmental data loggers has earned it a reputation for accurate and dependable instrumentation that’s straightforward to use.

Need more information about the range of Kestrel anemometers or data loggers? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email customer-service@instrumentchoice.com.au.

Additional Reading

The meters included in the snapshot above are just some of Kestrel’s remarkable range. For a complete comparison of meters, check out the three Instrument Choice articles below:

1. An Overview of Kestrel Wind Meter Models 1000 to 3500DT
2. An Overview of Kestrel Environmental Meter Models 5000 to 5500
3. An Overview of Kestrel DROP Data Loggers